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The
Altamont Fair is proud to announce the
entertainment schedule on the new Grandstand
stage for the week of the Fair, August
12-17. As announced June 4th,
the Altamont Fair is receiving a new stage
courtesy of local businesses headed up by
Jeff Thomas, Founder and President of
Weatherguard and Peter Bette, founder of
Bette & Cring Construction. Construction
began last week, and will be completed in
time for opening night on August 12th.
On
Tuesday, opening night, Lady Antebellum will
storm the grandstand stage at 7:00pm. A
county rock band with a unique sound, the
trio has a current #3 hit on the charts –
"Love Don't Live Here".
Awarded the Top New Vocal Duet/Group
at the
Academy
of
Country Music
in May 2008, the Capital District is in for
a treat! Don't miss it!
On
Wednesday evening, Heidi Newfield, former
lead singer of
Trick Pony, takes the stage with her
new single "Johnny and June" a
song about the legendary Johnny Cash and his
wife June Carter Cash. This one is on
country music's top 30 hits. Her debut
album, "What Am I Waiting For?"
will be released on August 5.
Thursday
evening the Fair offers Jordan Pruitt, a
talented singer/songwriter, who at 16 years
old is presenting her second album in July,
"Permission to Fly". Her new
single "One Love" debuted in June.
Pruitt has opened for the Cheetah Girls and Vanessa Hudgens on tour. A
Radio Disney teen sensation, her music is
refreshing not only for the younger set, but
enjoyed by all.
On
Friday evening, Joey Page has a song that
debuted at #17 on the Radio Disney charts
– "Who I Am".
Page hails from
Orlando
,
Florida
, and is featured in the Radio Disney
incubator as a talented song
writer/vocalist/actor. He as described as
the new face of pop music and the new
"The Teenage Rage – Joey Page".
Saturday
night brings the "Country Idol";
local contestants will compete for the title
on our own Altamont Fair stage.
Sunday
night is our traditional closeout of our
fair week with the Demolition Derby, hosted
by Stoney Roberts; with heats for our local
competitors and firefighters.
Adult
admission is $12, children from 6-12 $5,
children 5 or under are free. Look for our
advance adult tickets in July for only $10
at Hannaford Supermarkets. Check out the
details of the Fair at www.altamontfair.com.
Save gas and stay local by coming to your
tri-county fair –
Albany
,
Schenectady
and Greene Counties, also known as the
Altamont Fair! Come and enjoy a terrific
week of entertainment!
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